Assessment
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Fire & Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 came into force on 15th November 2010, bringing N. Ireland into line with UK fire safety legislation, whereby it will be a legal requirement that all non-domestic premises must have in place a written fire risk assesment. This must be undertaken by someone who is considered knowledgeable and competent, i.e. someone who has sufficient training, experience, knowledge or qualifications.
The NI Fire & Rescue Services is responsible for the enforcement of the new legislation and has wide - ranging powers, including entry to any premisses, access to documents, inspections, issuing prohibition/closure notices and ultimately legal action.
Planet Environmental Design has already carried out fire risk assessments across N. Ireland for a broad range of organisations.
The assessments are performed by highly qualified and experienced fire risk assessors.
Having a written fire risk assessment in place is important from a number of aspects:
Health & Safety– the organisation has a legal responsibility and duty of care to both staff and visitors
Insurance – claims may be disputed if no risk assessment or unsuitable risk assessment in place
Corporate responsibility – directors/senior managers have responsibility for any breach of duty of care
We can also offer staff fire safety training which is a legal obligation under both general health and safety and current fire safety legislation.
If you do not have any arrangement in place we would be delighted to have an opportunity to discuss further. For advice, information or for a no obligation quote on your own or any clients business please do not hesitate to contact us at the number: 028 90 322 045